Ex-Palawan gov Mario Joel Reyes gets up to 40 yrs for graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Palawan governor Mario Joel Reyes to up to 40 years in prison for questionable contracts worth P1.5 billion during his term.
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Sandiganbayan
The Sandiganbayan upheld graft cases involving Phamally and the Department of Budget and Management on August 1, 2025, affirming its jurisdiction over P4 billion worth of alleged procurement irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court also implemented a flexible work arrangement to address traffic issues during President Marcos' fourth State of the Nation Address. Presiding Justice Geraldine Econg proposed establishing a public information division with a spokesperson to simplify complex legal decisions and improve accessibility for the Filipino public.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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